Find out how you can help your child cope with the challenges of a neurological condition and any related mental health issues.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
Learn what happens during a neuropsychological assessment and how you can use the results to help your child.
Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.
In-depth information concerning behaviour changes you might see in your child during brain tumour treatment.
Discover the signs of cancer-related pain in children and how cancer-related pain is assessed by the health-care team.
Discover the range of treatments and support your child if they face mental health challenges because of a neurological condition.
Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.
Learn about pain assessment of younger school-age children. By this age, children begin to develop a sense of cause and effect concerning their pain.
Find out how parents and caregivers can encourage and reinforce positive behaviour in children up to age 5 years, as well as manage and redirect unwanted behaviours.
Emily shares a brain break activity that shows us how to choose a breathing anchor. Brain Breaks are activities designed to calm your mind and body.
Read about why your child with epilepsy may require a psychoeducational assessment, who will perform it, and what it may consist of.
Discover the signs of chronic pain in a young child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.
Learn about how pain is assessed in toddlers and preschoolers. At this age, children can usually indicate the amount, type, and location of pain.
An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.
The mind-body, or brain-body, connection is the link between a person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour and their physical symptoms. Learn about the role that this connection plays in your child's health.
An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.
Discover the signs of chronic pain in an older child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.
Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.
Emily shares a brain break that focuses on breathing. This type of breathing is called 'shape' breathing. For this activity, you will be making a star and rainbow shape with your body. Which shape was your favourite?
Find out how acute pain is identified and assessed, at home and in medical settings, in children not old enough to speak.
Regular physical activity can benefit your physical and mental health. Learn about how routine exercise can improve your strength, focus and mood.
Antibody-mediated neuroinflammatory disorders are conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own cells in the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and/or optic nerves). Learn about the different types of antibody-mediated neuroinflammatory brain disorders and what the signs and symptoms are for each.
Discover the causes of behavioural disorders and when to seek help about a child's behaviour.
Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.
